Kindle User’s Guide 2 Chapter 1 Getting Started Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................................................................5 Registering your Kindle ....................................................................................................5 Kindle controls ..................................................................................................................5 Onscreen actions ....................................................
Kindle User’s Guide 3 Chapter 1 Getting Started Notes and highlights .......................................................................................................... 19 Bookmarks ........................................................................................................................ 20 Footnotes .......................................................................................................................... 20 Before you go... ...........................................
Kindle User’s Guide 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Canadian Compliance Statement................................................................................... 34 IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement .............................................................................. 34 EU Conformity ................................................................................................................. 34 CE SAR Compliance ...............................................................................
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Welcome to your new Kindle Paperwhite. This short guide will familiarise you with all of the features and functionality of your Kindle. Some Kindle features may not be available based on your country of residence or location. Please visit http://www.kindle.com/support for a list of features by country. Registering your Kindle If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to you.
Kindle User’s Guide 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Kindle in sleep mode, press and release the Power button. To wake up your Kindle, press and release the Power button. If your Kindle does not power on or is unresponsive during use and you need to restart it, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays, then select Restart. If the Power dialog does not display, press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds.
Kindle User’s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Select the Keyboards option. If you have selected multiple keyboards a Globe key added to your keyboard. To select a different keyboard, tap the Globe key. is Your Kindle supports the entry of diacritics and special characters using the keyboard. To display these characters, press and hold the base letter's key. For example, press and hold the "n" to display ǹ, ñ, or ň.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Landscape Mode If you prefer, you can change pages by swiping the screen with your finger. To go to the next page, swipe your finger from right to left across the screen. To go to the previous page, swipe your finger from left to right across the screen. Toolbars EasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar. Toolbar options vary depending on what you are viewing.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Home: Tap to return to the Home screen, where you'll find a list of books and other content stored on your Kindle. Back: Tap to retrace your steps. For example, you can follow a link from a book, then tap the Back button to return to your place in the book. Screen Light: Tap to access screen light controls. There are several ways to adjust screen brightness: Slide your finger along the scale until you reach the desired setting.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Text (Aa): Tap to display font and text options for your Kindle books, including font size, typeface, publisher font, line spacing and margins. Go To: The Contents tab displays the book's contents, including Beginning and chapter titles. Use the Page or Location option to further navigate your book. The options displayed will vary depending on the content you're reading. Tap the Notes tab to access your notes and highlights.
Kindle User’s Guide 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started Periodicals toolbar When you're reading a periodical, the toolbars are configured specifically for that purpose. To display the toolbar, tap the top of the screen. Periodical Home: Tap to display highlights of the issue you're reading. Sections and Articles: Tap to go to the content list of sections and articles in a newspaper or magazine. This option is not available in blogs.
Kindle User’s Guide 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your Kindle is in Aeroplane Mode and you have no wireless connectivity. Battery status indicator The Kindle battery indicator shows the various states of the battery as it discharges. When your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon. Note that a weak wireless signal can increase power consumption.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started process. Once you have connected to a network successfully, the Wi-Fi status indicator will display the network's signal strength. Kindle Paperwhite 3G models use the same technology as mobile phones, so they are dependent on mobile coverage areas. By default, a 3G device will connect to a 3G network automatically. If there isn't sufficient 3G signal strength, it will connect to a slower GPRS or EDGE network.
Kindle User’s Guide 14 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content Shop in the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere The Kindle Store offers a wide selection of Kindle books, Kindle Singles (novella-length narratives), newspapers, magazines and blogs. To access the store, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars, then tap the Shopping Basket button. You can also select Shop in Kindle Store from some menus.
Kindle User’s Guide 15 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content view, and on the right side of the screen when in list view. Once you have downloaded an item, you can either open it from the Home screen or directly from the Cloud. The Manage Your Kindle page (accessible from www.kindle.com/support) offers a handy way to view and manage your Kindle content, settings and account using a web browser.
Kindle User’s Guide 16 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content To filter your content by type, on the Home screen tap My Items, located under the toolbar. Filtering options include All Items, Books, Periodicals, Docs, and Active Content. You can also filter items that you have stored in the Cloud. To jump to a specific title or page, go to the Home screen and tap the page number control. For example, 1/2 indicates you are on page 1 and have 2 pages of content on your Kindle.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Understanding Kindle display technology Your Kindle uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic paper. The display is reflective, which means you can read it clearly even in bright sunlight. Electronic paper uses ink just like books and newspapers, but it displays the ink particles electronically. On occasion, your screen may seem to flash. This is part of the process of updating the ereader display.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents You can increase the size of an image in a Kindle book for easier viewing. Press and hold your finger on the image and release to display a magnifying glass icon, then tap on the icon. To return the image to normal size, tap on the image again. Panning over tables To pan over a table, press and hold your finger on the table to display a panning icon. Tap the icon, then drag your finger across the screen in the direction you want to pan.
Kindle User’s Guide 19 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents settings, and more, without leaving your page. If the selected word is also an X-Ray topic, Smart Lookup will display the X-Ray tab. For more information, see X-Ray. Search To perform a search, tap the Search button to display the search field and onscreen keyboard. When reading, tap the top of the screen to bring up the toolbars, then tap the Search button and enter the text you want to search for.
Kindle User’s Guide 20 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents If several other Kindle users have highlighted a particular passage in the book you are reading, you will see that passage underlined. To turn off these highlights, select Settings from the Home screen menu, then tap Reading Options, Notes & Highlights, and change the Popular Highlights setting. You can also display notes and highlights from people that you follow on https://kindle.amazon.com.
Kindle User’s Guide 21 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents historical figures, places or topics. Note that X-Ray is not available for all Kindle books, nor in all countries. When you're reading a book, press and hold on a character's name or a place mentioned in the book to view the corresponding X-Ray topic. You can also tap the top of the screen to display the secondary reading toolbar, and then tap the X-Ray button. If X-Ray is not available for a book, the button will be disabled.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents from your child's reading list later, tap the profile icon main Kindle FreeTime screen, then select Library. next to your child's name on the Set Access Achievements to On to enable your child to view earned achievements. Use the Daily Reading Goal option to specify the number of minutes your child should read for each day.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Next, you will be directed to a list of your Amazon book purchases, both digital and physical. Tap the Shelf icon to shelve the book. You can also rate a book on this screen. Note that rating a book automatically adds it to your Read shelf if it is not already there. Shelved and rated books will be visible to all of your friends. You can always remove a shelved book later by tapping the Shelf icon and selecting Remove from Shelf.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Tap the caret to access the Reading Navigation toolbar. For more information, see Navigating a book. On the Home screen, dots below the book title indicate how long the book is, with bold dots showing how far you have read.
Kindle User’s Guide 25 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite Customising your Kindle settings To go to the Settings page, tap the Menu button from the Home screen and select Settings. Your Kindle must be registered to view all settings. The available settings are: Aeroplane Mode: Allows you to enable or disable wireless connectivity.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite Device Name: Allows you to change the name displayed at the top of the Home screen. Personal Info: Use this field to add personal or contact information, such as an address or phone number, to help identify your Kindle in the event of its being lost. Recommended Content: When in cover view, this option allows you to display or hide recommended content from the Kindle Store on your Home screen.
Kindle User’s Guide 27 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite Update Your Kindle: Installs the latest software for your Kindle. This option is disabled if there aren't currently any software updates available on your Kindle. Restart: Restarts your Kindle. You will not lose the books, clippings, or other files stored on your Kindle. In the event of your Kindle freezing up, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays, then select Restart.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite The share feature enables you to share books, Kindle highlights and comments with friends via social networks. To link your Kindle to your social network accounts and enable sharing, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options, then tap Social Networks.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite Tap the Back button in the upper left corner to return to the previous page you were viewing. Scroll down a web page by dragging your finger up the screen. To enter information in a field on a web page, select the field and the onscreen keyboard will display. To return to previously viewed web pages, tap the Menu button and select History.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance The Kindle Customer Service website at www.kindle.com/support has helpful information, including frequently asked questions and how-to videos.
Kindle User’s Guide 31 Appendix A Product Information Appendix A Product Information Safety and Compliance Information Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE. Maintaining Your Kindle Device Do not use your Kindle device or its accessories in rain, or near sinks or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your Kindle.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Engaging in repetitive motions such as pressing keys or playing some games may cause you to experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Discontinue use of your device and consult a physician if you experience headaches, blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movement, disorientation, or other discomfort.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information connect equipment and receivers to different outlets; or consult the radio or television manufacturer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Look Out For Signs There are some places where RF signals could constitute a hazard, such as health-care facilities and construction sites. If you are not sure, look around for signs indicating that two-way radios or mobile phones should be turned off.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Grant section of http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/ after searching for the FCC ID for your Device, which can be found on the back of the Device. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information This device can be used in the following EU Member States: AT BE BG CY CZ DK EE IE FI IT FR LV DE LT GR LU HU MT NL ES PL SE PT GB RO HR SK SI CE SAR Compliance This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Wi-Fi — 802.11b/g/n. LEGAL TERMS Please read the applicable Licence Agreement and Terms of Use found at: www.kindle.com/support ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Warranty for the Kindle Device (the “Device”) is provided by the entity set forth in the table below. The provider of this warranty is sometimes referred to herein as “we.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IN SOME JURISDICTIONS THE FOREGOING LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Kindle User’s Guide 38 Appendix A Product Information 15 andar Sao Paulo – SP – 04794-000 Brazil From any other Amazon website or from authorised resellers located in other countries Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., 410 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, United States Updates to this table may be posted on www.kindle.com/support.
